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SB2943 - Relating To Workforce Development.
Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 5 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a commercial drivers workforce working group within the Department of Transportation to address the workforce shortage of commercial drivers in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB387 - Relating To Procurement.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated almost 2 years ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires governmental bodies to obtain written approval from the Administrator of the State Procurement Office to cancel invitations for bids, requests for proposals, or other solicitations, or reject bids or proposals. Prohibits post-award remedial actions to be taken unless approved in writing by the Administrator of the State Procurement Office.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3011 - Relating To Noise.
Donna Mercado Kim, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 5 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Makes it unlawful for any person to operate a weed whacker in or within one hundred feet of a residential zone, subject to certain exceptions. Extends the time for the use of leaf blowers and weed whackers within or near residential zones. Provides exceptions for government entities and agents acting on behalf of government entities during emergencies. Defines weed whacker. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB3211 - Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.
Brandon Jc Elefante, Stanley Chang, Lynn Decoite
Last updated 10 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Requires landlords to change or rekey all locks to a residential property before the tenant's date of initial occupancy for any lease period of six months or longer. Provides a grace period of thirty days after the tenant's date of initial occupancy.
STATUS
Introduced
SB388 - Relating To Waste Disposal Facilities.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Henry J.C. Aquino, Brenton Awa
Last updated over 1 year ago
12 Co-Sponsors
Prohibits the construction, modification, or expansion of any waste or disposal facility for hazardous waste or solid waste on land that is near or above a significant aquifer as determined by the Department of Health in consultation with the Commission on Water Resource Management. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)
STATUS
Engrossed
SB2982 - Relating To Regenerative Tourism.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Establishes the regenerative tourism program with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to increase regenerative tourism. Establishes a grant program. Appropriates moneys. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3204 - Relating To Condominiums.
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Last updated 10 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibits retaliatory actions against a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee who takes lawful action in an effort to address, prevent, or stop a violation of the condominium law, the governing documents of the association, or any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or code that impacts the association. Allows a unit owner, board member, managing agent, resident manager, or association employee to bring a civil action for retaliation in the district court or circuit court, whichever is appropriate, to allege a violation. Provides a claimant that brings a civil action for retaliation in the circuit court with the right to a jury trial. Prohibits an association from using association funds or reserves in a manner that would be considered retaliation in any lawsuit against a unit owner.
STATUS
Introduced
SB3232 - Relating To Teacher Loans.
Angus L.K. McKelvey, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 10 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Establishes a teacher loan program to encourage individuals to become teachers in hard-to-fill positions of Department of Education schools. Allows a loan to be forgiven for teachers who become a licensed teacher in Hawaii or for teachers who will commit to teach for seven years at a Hawaii public school or public charter school.
STATUS
Introduced
SB2413 - Relating To Agriculture.
Mike Gabbard, Henry J.C. Aquino, Stanley Chang
Last updated 5 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Requires the Board of Agriculture to submit a report to the Legislature on the percentage of agricultural lands that are suitable for farming and actively farmed and certain dollar amounts relating to lease transfers between lessees. (CD1)
STATUS
Passed
SB3282 - Relating To Energy.
Donovan Dela Cruz, Lynn Decoite, Troy Hashimoto
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Renames the Hawaii State Energy Office as the Energy Division and makes it a division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Renames the Chief Energy Officer as the Chief Energy Administrator. Clarifies the duties of the Energy Division. Transfers functions. Declares that the appropriation exceeds the state general fund expenditure ceiling for 2024-2025. Makes an appropriation. (SD2)
STATUS
Engrossed
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Senator from Hawaii district SD-012
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